Dr. LaMondre Pough is a passionate speaker, mentor, and recognized leader for the community of People with Disabilities. In his current role as CEO of Billion Strong, he brings to the position his natural ability to empower audiences to embrace diversity and create environments where people genuinely belong. He believes that making the world a better place, not only now but for future generations, is truly what this journey is all about.
Diagnosed before his second birthday with spinal muscular atrophy, LaMondre understands firsthand the global disability inclusion space. As an African American man with a disability, he also has a lived experience with the intersectionality of minority and marginalized groups. He challenges all people, everywhere, to find purpose and ways to improve themselves in every circumstance.
In addition to his role as CEO of Billion Strong, LaMondre serves as the Chairman of Arts Access South Carolina and recently was inducted into the Susan Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame, Class of 2020, for his unwavering work supporting disability justice, racial justice, and COVID-19 related issues that impact the disabled community.